A little corner of Detroit’s east side will be all jazzed up this weekend with the return of the annual Jazzin’ on Jefferson celebration.

Now in its 10th year, Jazzin’ on Jefferson started out as a “thank you” to the riverfront neighborhood near Jefferson Avenue north of Alter Road on the border of Grosse Pointe Park.

It has grown into a neighborhood get-together that’s open to everyone and features food and drink, several pop-up businesses, and activities, all presented by the Jefferson East Business Association, a non-profit community group. There also is free live entertainment from stellar local jazz, gospel and rock musicians.

“The event has been super well received over the past decade,” said spokeswoman Eve Doster.

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Jefferson East Business Association uses grant money to fund additional police protection in the east-side neighborhood and also works to foster economic investment and provide various social services for nearby residents. Doster said it’s not only one of the safest neighborhoods in the D, but also one of the most close-knit.

The event takes place June 14 and 15 along Jefferson Avenue, which will be closed between Marlborough and Chalmers to make room for the stage and activities. There also will be waterfront tours of nearby canals and boat slips hosted by Show Me Detroit Tours.

On June 15, the music starts at noon with 313 Live Experience followed by Urban Stringz from 1-2 p.m.; soul singer Charity, 2:15-3:15 p.m.; Scott Gwinnell Group 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Nadir, 4:45-5:45 p.m.; The Groove Council, 6-7 p.m.; The B. Williams Experiment, 7:15-8:15 p.m.; The Bluescasters, 8:30-9:30 p.m.. Odu Afrobeat Orchestra closes the event out from 9:45 to 11 p.m.

Activities include a free Kidzone where children can play games with a small scale cityscape, and the Wayne State’s Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance will present an anti-bullying-theme play “Cinderella, or It’s Okay to Be Different” at 2 and 4 p.m.

For more information, visit jazzinonjefferson.com.

PiratePalooza returns

Shiver your timbers this weekend at the third PiratePalooza at Gino’s Surf & Luna Kai Tiki Bar in Harrison Townsihp.

Billed as Michigan’s No. 1 pirate festival, the event includes a number of activities including some for the family, along with a strong roster of music from local bands at the lakeside venue and the Detroit Pirates club.

“People love it,” Luna Kai owner Frank Nazar says. “We have pirate clubs coming in from Ohio and Florida and all over to be at our festival. It’s really taken off.”

“Captain” Jack Sparrow tribute artist Nikki Black - a dead ringer for Johnny Depp’s character in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” film series - will host the festival and be on hand both days for photos and help kids dig for treasures in the Kidz Zone. For adults, there are Wicked Wench and Pirate costume contests.

Anyone celebrating a birthday will receive free admission, a special pirate serenade and cupcakes.